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Extended Cyber Monday deal: This 'surprisingly accurate' AncestryDNA kit is still 47% off (and it would make a great gift idea)

Give someone the gift of their origin story — this DNA kit will unlock fascinating information about family roots.

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Extended Cyber Monday deal: This AncestryDNA kit is still 47 per cent off on Amazon Canada. (Photo via Amazon)

Amazon Canada's Cyber Monday sale is over, but you can still save big on plenty of items. Some sales are still live — but they won't last for much longer. Need some ideas of what to buy? The popular AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit is on our radar, and it's still an epic 47 per cent off as part of an extended Cyber Monday deal, meaning you can still snag it for just $69.

If you're curious about your family roots, from detailed family trees to details on where you originated from, this kit can unlock fascinating information for you. Plus, it would make a meaningful gift, too. To snag this sweet deal and finish your holiday shopping, keep scrolling.

Save 47 per cent on this DNA kit post-Cyber Monday.

$69 at Amazon

Ancestry started as a way for people to explore their genealogy by accessing historical records like marriage certificates, military records and immigration and travel data.

Today, through the magic of DNA testing, Ancestry is making it easier for users to learn about their roots via AncestryDNA. The DNA testing service provides users with ethnicity estimates by region and can help identify new family connections. You can still explore your ancestry and DNA results without making yourself open to connecting with potential relatives; all you have to do is opt out of the feature to communicate with people.

While there are other DNA kits on the market, Ancestry offers the largest database of samples (approximately 18 million samples to compare your DNA to), providing greater accuracy in ethnicity estimates and increased chances of matching with relatives.


⭐️ 4.3/5 stars

💬 600+ ratings

🏆 "Surprisingly accurate background on family history."

One pleased shopper said they had "an enlightening experience" with this DNA kit. "The process was straightforward and user friendly," they wrote. They also confirmed the "instructions were clear" and that the "breakdown was incredibly comprehensive."

Someone else called it "so cool" and said it "was nice to know where we hailed from."

Another reviewer claimed, "Ancestry is worth its weight in gold." They said they've "had wonderful results" and "discovered information" about themselves that they "never dreamed of."

However, it's important to note that someone said Ancestry's "customer service is useless" — just something to keep in mind.


Backed by millions of users, AncestryDNA is a popular method to discover your family's genealogy. If you're looking to learn more about your heritage without the added information of health reports, Ancestry's DNA kit might be for you. However, if you're not ready to pay for a membership to access in-depth details about your family's history, you might want to reconsider — or manage your expectations about what you'll learn with your results.


The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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